Regina Police charge two people in connection to numerous thefts

Two people are facing several charges in connection to a number of recent thefts at local retailers.

On April 3, police carried out a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle in the 1800 block of Park Street, as part of an ongoing investigation.

Police found stolen property located in the vehicle, and a man and woman were arrested without incident. The vehicle and the stolen property inside the vehicle were seized.

Officers obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 600 block of Broadway Avenue, which they believed to be related to the incidents. More stolen items were located within the residence and then seized.

46-year old Melanie Rose Banks from Regina has been charged with:
• Three charges of Theft Shoplifting Under $5000 [Sec 334(B), CC]; and
• One charge of Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 [Sec 355.3, CC].

45-year old Cory James Sayer from Regina has been charged with:
• Eleven charges of Theft Shoplifting Under $5000 [Sec 334(B), CC]; and
• One charge of Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 [Sec 355.3, CC].

Both Sayer and Banks made their first appearances in Provincial Court on Monday, April 4.